Our Cause

Brides for a Cause is a nonprofit organization that collects and resells wedding dresses to raise funds for charity. Originally founded as a for-profit business in 2012, Brides for a Cause became a nonprofit organization in 2016 and gained its 501(c)3 status in 2017 to make a greater impact in the wedding industry. Instead of being tied to just one mission, our funds are dispersed among a variety of local and national women-focused charities.

Each year, we partner with various local and national 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations to provide financial support. Types of beneficiaries we fund include those that:

Support women with serious health issues, specifically pertaining to the top two women killers: cancer and heart disease

Promote positive self-image and self-esteem for young women

Support women in the military

Provide relief for single mothers, abused women and women who are disabled

Promote opportunities for women’s education and women in the workforce

Our monetary gifts are usually given in $5,000-$20,000 increments. About 90% of our net income goes to directly to helping other charities. Since 2012, we’ve given over $570,000 (and counting!) to charity!